2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 8, 2016 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 2500 years
Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500. That ranks 5th out of 14 Express 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 1,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~1,000 mi
Structure2 · ~42,150 mi
Child Seat1
Electrical System1 · ~73,000 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic229%1,000——
Structure229%42,150——
Child Seat114%———
Electrical System114%73,000——
Unknown or Other114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 3 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 3200932011: 1201112014: 1201412016: 120161

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The paint on my hood and other places on the van is peeling off. Since this has occurred i have noticed that all the older chevy vans have peeled off paint also. I think that this is the auto makers fault.

Unknown or Other · received Nov 8, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10925023

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 2500 cargo van. The contact that the passenger side cargo door hinge failed and as result, the doors were not able to close properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified the failure and stated that the hinge needed to be…

Structure · received Jun 5, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10596331

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 2500. The contact stated that the driver side door mountain bracket that was attached to the arm rest of the door panel fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the entire door panel would need to…

Structure · received Apr 7, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10395187

I am responsible for purchasing vehicles for our company and we currently have a 2005 and 2008 chevrolet express and we just sold a 2004 and all have the same problem- the instrument cluster panel stops working and we have no speedometer. I have a 2004 blazer with the same problem. The repair is…

Electrical System · received Apr 22, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10266392

I am 62 years old and self employed. I do appliance service and drive over 25,000 miles every year. I have owned many different vehicles over the years. A year ago i purchased a new 2008 chevrolet g2500 3/4 ton service van. I have never owned any other vehicle where i was more prone to hitting the…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 4, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10264115

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, child seat problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 2500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.